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Broncos released RB LaMont Jordan.

Jordan averaged 3.4 yards per carry on just 25 attempts as the third-stringer last year. He failed to win a short-yardage role and had trouble staying out of the trainers' room for the fourth straight season. Jordan, 31, will have trouble making a final roster in 2010. Tue, Feb 23, 2010 05:48:00 PM

Kyle Orton will start, as expected. The biggest injury for the Broncos is starting RT Ryan Harris. It's a bad time for him to be out against the Giants' outstanding defensive line. Brian Dawkins (neck) is active and will start. Thu, Nov 26, 2009 07:03:00 PM

Kyle Orton will start, as expected. The biggest injury for the Broncos is starting RT Ryan Harris. It's a bad time for him to be out against the Giants' outstanding defensive line. Brian Dawkins (neck) is active and will start.

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels characterized LaMont Jordan's role as the "four-minute" back when the team is trying to run out the clock with the lead.

Peyton Hillis will continue to work as the short-yardage specialist, though any of the backs could see carries inside the 10-yard line. Jordan has just 15 rushing attempts to 31 for Correll Buckhalter and 46 for Knowshon Moreno.

According to Denver Post columnist Woody Paige, LaMont Jordan will be the Broncos' short-yardage back.

Paige goes on to say that when Knowshon Moreno is completely healthy, Darius Walker will be signed off the practice squad to replace Jordan. Keep in mind this is a columnist, not a beat writer. But regardless, Jordan is clearly the fourth-stringer in Denver right now.

Constant in-camp injuries have left Jordan falling "off the radar," says the Denver Post. He'll be a fourth-stringer at best if he sticks around. Knowshon Moreno, Correll Buckhalter, and Peyton Hillis are all ahead of Jordan.

Jordan no longer looks like a sure bet to make the team, with rookie Knowshon Moreno getting healthier and Peyton Hillis seemingly climbing up the tailback depth chart. Correll Buckhalter is currently Denver's starter.

Jordan has missed every practice this week. Knowshon Moreno (knee) is also out, meaning Correll Buckhalter will get the majority of reps with the starters. We're going to have to wait to see how this situation shakes out.

Down goes one Denver back, up springs another. The Broncos have enough depth at the position to withstand multiple injuries. With Knowshon Moreno poised to be the starter in Week 1, Jordan's left to battle for goal-line carries.

LaMont Jordan admits that the injuries he's had in the past were the result of a "complete lack of preparation and discipline."

Jordan appears more trim and focused this season, but that's not going to bring back his lost years with the Raiders. Jordan is splitting first-team reps while Knowshon Moreno is unsigned. He's slated to back up Moreno, but he could emerge as a goal-line vulture.

Ryan Torain was reportedly the most impressive back of the day, and rookie Knowshon Moreno still isn't signed. Even though Mike Shanahan is gone, this situation still smells of a headache for fantasy owners.

Depth Charts

Beat writers have sounded optimistic about Siemian's chances of facing the Titans, but Kubiak said he wouldn't have a firm decision until he watches Siemian in Saturday's walkthrough. Kubiak said Friday that Siemian's status would be decided "tomorrow." If Paxton Lynch has to make another start, the fantasy outlooks for Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders would both take a hit.

RotoGrinders.com Daily Slant: If Siemian does indeed start on Sunday, Emmanuel Sanders sets up as one of the premier value plays across the industry. The Titans have given up massive stat lines to Marquess Wilson, Davante Adams, Jordy Nelson, T.Y. Hilton and Tyrell Williams over the past month, and the secondary is still by far their biggest weakness. Lynch's presence would be a downgrade to both options, making Sanders and Thomas GPP-only options.